The Brief
- Five Philadelphia men were found guilty Thursday, March 19, of running a violent carjacking ring from 2021 to 2022.
- The group committed more than 60 carjackings, including shootings and two murders, across Philadelphia and nearby counties.
- The men face possible life sentences, with sentencing to be scheduled later.
PHILADELPHIA – Five men from Philadelphia were convicted Thursday, March 19, of running a violent carjacking ring that targeted high-end vehicles across Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks and Montgomery counties between 2021 and 2022.
Federal courtroom packed as verdicts delivered
What we know:
The five men—Mikal McCracken, Amin Muse, Aleem Abdul-Hakim, Dean Fosque and Kavon Coleman—were found guilty on all counts, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.
The crimes included more than 60 carjackings, 28 of which were charged, and involved shootings, assaults and two murders.…